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Leicester Forest East

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park – Great Central Way loop from Kirby Muxloe

Bike touring routes & trails

Leicester Forest East

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park – Great Central Way loop from Kirby Muxloe

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5.0

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Stone Bridge in Abbey Park – Great Central Way loop from Kirby Muxloe

02:35

43.6km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.8 km for 171 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.0 km

Rothley Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Norths deli next to railway bridge is great for pastries, cheese straws etc if your peckish. of you want a hot drink try the cafe at the railway station. At …

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21.5 km

Jelsons Lake

Lake

3

21.8 km

Lakes at Watermead Country Park

Highlight • Lake

4

25.1 km

Mural at New Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

Fantastic bridge artwork near the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

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5

26.5 km

Belgrave Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Lock no.44 in a peaceful setting. Great starting point for walks.

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6

27.8 km

Stone Bridge in Abbey Park

Highlight • Historical Site

With the River Soar flowing through its centre, Abbey Park is a lovely place to relax in the city. The park was opened in 1882 and has since become a …

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33.8 km

Aylestone Meadows

Nature Reserve

8

34.3 km

Packhorse Bridge, Aylestone Meadows

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn off the canal path onto Aylestone Meadows to access

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9

35.0 km

Great Central Way

Highlight • Cycleway

very good straight cycleway into Leicester

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10

36.9 km

Osprey Viewing Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

14.4 km

2.57 km

1.30 km

341 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

7.13 km

1.43 km

448 m

384 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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